1. Preheat Your Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This forms the dry base of your cake.
3. Blend Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese. Beat until the mixture is silky smooth and fully combined.
4. Combine and Mix
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir just until the batter comes together—do not overmix. Overmixing can make the cake dense instead of light and fluffy.
5. Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool Completely
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before adding the frosting. This step is essential to prevent the frosting from melting.
🎂 Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
1. Beat Butter and Cream Cheese
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until light, fluffy, and lump-free.
2. Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue beating until the frosting becomes smooth and spreadable.
3. Adjust Consistency
If the frosting feels too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
4. Frost and Serve
Once the cake has cooled, generously spread the frosting over the top. Slice, serve, and watch it disappear in minutes!
💡 Tips & Variations
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Add Zest: Mix in a teaspoon of lemon or orange zest into the frosting for a citrusy twist.
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Make it Fancy: Top with fresh berries, toasted coconut, or crushed nuts for an elegant finish.
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Cupcake Version: This batter works beautifully for cupcakes too! Adjust baking time to 18–20 minutes.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Cake
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Ultra-moist and tender crumb
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Rich cream cheese flavor in every bite
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Easy to make with pantry staples
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Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because!
📌 Save It for Later!
Trust us—this is one of those “write-it-in-your-family-recipe-book” cakes. Pin it, print it, and bake it on repeat. Once you taste it, there’s no going back!